U-M Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone 1 Million Degrees

More than 9,000 graduates celebrated at U-M's Spring Commencement, marking the conferment of the 1 millionth degree.

May 2, 2026

On May 2, the University of Michigan held its Spring Commencement ceremony at Michigan Stadium, welcoming more than 9,000 graduates and nearly 60,000 family members and supporters. The ceremony, marked by sunny skies, celebrated students’ achievements and marked the conferment of U-M’s 1 millionth degree. Read the detailed story here.

All photos by Connor Titsworth, Michigan Commons.

5 students posting prior to a graduation ceremony — Students enjoy pre commencement festivities on the field at Michigan Stadium

Blue tassel with a number 1 and letter M — Graduates received a tassel commemorating the conferment of U Ms 1 millionth degree this spring

Five students in graduation attire posing for a photo — Students donned a variety of stoles at the 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony

Two men in graduation attire smiling on stage — Commencement speaker Jalen Rose left received his honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from U M Board Chair Mark J Bernstein

a man putting a graduation hood on a recipient — Faculty Senate Chair Derek Peterson placed a doctoral hood on Kent Syverud during the ceremony

Two graduates look at a camera during graduation ceremony — Students snap memories on the field during the commencement ceremony at Michigan Stadium

Woman at a podium dressed in graduation attire — Provost Laurie McCauley addresses students in Michigan Stadium

mortar board with a glossy block M — A students mortar board decorated with a block M

Two students pose inside a football stadium wearing graduation attire — Graduates took photos under sunny skies prior to the graduation ceremony

man holding up a t-shirt that reads Michigan For Everybody. — President Domenico Grasso holds up a T shirt that emphasizes U Ms commitment to giving back telling graduates We want the world to look to Michigan for the common good for discoveries ideas cures and actions that advance humanity The real power of Michigan lies in being here for everyone

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